Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Most of Wednesday’s front pages lead on England’s 3-0 win over Wales in the final group stage game – England ends the group stages at the top and head into the Round of 16, along with the USA – who secured a narrow victory over Iran. Wales and Iran are out of the World Cup, with the Welsh dragons sitting at the bottom of Group B.
“St George slays the Dragons,” is the Metro’s take on the game, whilst the Telegraph and the i headlines play on the idea of the Welsh Dragon’s fire being extinguished.
The sensational performance from Marcus Rashford, who scored two goals, is highlighted on most of the front pages.
England beat Wales 3-0
The Daily Mirror says “Bish, Rash, Bosh” and the Sun similarly opts for “Rash, Bang, Wallop.”
Some papers, including the Guardian, use the same image of Rashford wrapped in an affectionate hug by the England manager, Gareth Southgate.
Though Wales failed to make it out of the group stages, the Times points out it is still a historic moment for the team, who were able to reach the tournament for the first time in 64 years.
The Daily Star reports on “Woozy Wednesday” – the paper predicts many people will be heading into work hungover this morning, following England’s win and a night of celebrations.
Alzheimer’s drug breakthrough
Away from the World Cup, several papers, including the Times and the Guardian, make room on their front pages to report on a new drug that has been proven to slow Alzheimer’s in patients in the early stages of the disease.
Results from a clinical trial confirmed the drug slowed memory decline by 27% over 18 months. The Times says the breakthrough will provide hope for a cure for millions of people. Whilst the Guardian quotes researchers saying “the dawn of a new era of Alzheimer’s therapies”.
The first national strikes in 30 years are to be held by paramedics and other ambulance workers, the Telegraph says. The paper reports the GMB union is today expected to announce that its members have voted in favour of walkouts. There are already tens of thousands of Unison members already supporting action, the Telegraph says it comes “amid a growing crisis in emergency care services”, with ambulance handover times on the rise.
